Welcome to SPELD Queensland Inc

SPELD Qld Inc. was formed in 1969 by parents who were concerned about the academic progress of their children in school. Today Speld Qld Inc. is a charitable, not for profit association of parents and professionals dedicated to helping children and adults who have specific learning disabilities or specific learning difficulties.

Mission Statement: “That all Queensland people with specific learning disabilities or specific learning difficulties will receive educational, social and employment opportunities which will allow for outcomes commensurate with their potential and their personal input.”

Events Calendar For 2010

Brisbane Workshops 2010

Date

Topic

Presenter

Client Focus

TERM ONE

10 March

Auditory & Visual Processing - Recognition and Remediation

* Relates to Standards for Teachers - One

Frances Corkery

Parents, Teachers & Allied Professionals

24 March

Poor Working Memory - Strategies to use with Reading & Spelling

* Relates to Standards for Teachers - One

Dr. Jason McGowan

Parents, Teachers & Allied Professionals

TERM TWO

28 April

Irlen Lenses - How They can Help with Reading

* Relates to Standards for Teachers - Six

Peter Freney

Parents, Teachers & Allied Professionals

5 May

Dyslexia – The effect on reading & strategies to use

* Relates to Standards for Teachers - One

Dr. Deberea Sherlock

Parents, Teachers & Allied Professionals

26 May

Building Resilience in Children with Learning Disabilities

* Relates to Standards for Teachers - One

Dr. Michael McDowell

Parents, Teachers & Allied Professionals

16 June

Parent Support Group Meeting Topic: Literacy Strategies For Parents at Home

Guest Speaker: Leslie Keast Patch

Parents

21, 22 & 23 June

Level One Dyslexia Workshop

* Relates to Standards for Teachers - One

Alison Playford & Annette Brock.

Parents, Teachers & Speech Pathologists

TERM THREE

28 July

Spelling & Software

* Relates to Standards for Teachers -  Six & One

Frances Corkery

Parents, Teachers & Allied Professionals

25 August

Lindamood Bell

* Relates to Standards for Teachers - One

Jen Broere

Parents, Teachers & Allied Professionals

27, 28 & 29 September

Level 2 Dyslexia workshop

* Relates to Standards for Teachers - One

Alison Playford

Parents, Teachers & Allied Professionals

TERM FOUR

13 October

Learning Disabled Yet Gifted

* Relates to Standards for Teachers - One

Carol Barnes

Parents, Teachers & Professionals

20 October

Multiplication & Division Strategies

* Relates to Standards for Teachers - One

George Booker

Parents, Teachers & Allied Professionals

27 October

Parent Support group meeting

Topic: About Home Resources

Guest Speaker: Jenny Kinnane

Parents

 

Townsville Seminars 2010

The *Workshops could contribute to the 10 Queensland College of Teachers continuing Professional Development Requirements.
Venue: Annandale Shopping Centre, 67-101 MacArthur Drive, ANNANDALE 4814
A telephone booking (1800 671 114) is essential.

Date/Venue

Topic

Presenter

Client Focus

Term One

30 March

Whole Day Workshop

9 am - 3 pm

Cost: $33

Dyslexia & its effect on reading & spelling

Spelling strategies and software to help

* Relates to Standards for Teachers - One

Jutta Dempsey

Frances Corkery

Parents, Teachers & Allied Professionals

Term 2

3 June

Whole day workshop

9 am - 3 pm

Cost: $33

Technology workshop in Townsville - LEXIA & COMPU Ed

* Relates to Standards for Teachers - Six

Robin Gray

Geoff Kaye

Parents, Teachers & Professionals

Term 3

12 August

Morning Workship

9 am - 11:30 am

Cost: $18 - members

$30 - non-members

Auditory & Visual Processing Recognition & Remediation

* Relates to Standards for Teachers - One

Frances Corkery

Parents, Teachers & Professionals

 

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